Applications Engineer - Manufacturing Automation & Robotics in Coraopolis

• Conduct on-site application evaluations with business development (approximately 30% travel) to understand customer challenges and identify automation opportunities.

· Use the scientific method to plan, execute, and communicate results of feasibility, optimization, and qualification studies in-house and with customers.

• Generate system specifications and configurations of systems to meet customer needs.
• Support system commissioning, training, testing, and troubleshooting both in-house and at customer facilities.
• Execute verification and validation testing for robotic systems to ensure software and hardware meet performance specifications.
• Provide feedback to engineering and product development teams to continuously improve system performance and usability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Weld Engineering, Robotic/Automation or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing - ideally within grinding, sanding, polishing, painting, deburring, or related surface treatment applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - comfortable interfacing with shop floor operators and senior leadership alike.
• Ability to travel up to 30% (domestic, occasional international).
• Must be a proactive, collaborative problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, technical environments., * 3+ years of experience in robotics and/or automation.
• Experience interacting with and communicating with operators, engineers, and executive leadership across diverse industrial sectors.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity for process improvement.
• Driven by hands-on technical challenges and customer success.
• Familiarity with robotic integration, toolpath programming, and process optimization for industrial automation.
• Experience with CAD software, ROI calculations, and time studies.